Say Hello to your Future
“What’s next?” It’s a common, and possibly dreaded, question that we’ve all heard! However, it’s one we can help with. As an organisation, it’s our job to provide you with free access to all the relevant information and resources you might need to help make informed decisions about what you want to do after you leave school.
As recent graduates ourselves, we understand only too well how difficult it can be to make those big choices that will have such a large impact on our future. That’s why, having gone through this process before, we have included a great selection of links and resources, each offering really useful and easy-to-understand information on important topics – all designed to help you make the right decisions about your future.
Case Studies
Read through the stories of people who used resources, events and advice to help them find the right education and career path.
Partner Events
Our partners also run events and workshops you may be interested in.
Resources
Look through the wide range of resources we have on key topics like universities, careers, money and more.
- Hello Future Resources
- University
- Apprenticeship
- Careers
- Subject Experiences
- Money
- Studying at Home
- Other Resources
Hello Future Resources
Hello Future Resources
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Growth Mindset Activity
Do you know that it is okay to fail? Failing is an opportunity to grow. Having a Growth Mindset can be so powerful in your own personal development throughout your studies and your personal life. Take part in an activity that will test your ability to have a growth mindset and see how you can apply this to your everyday life!
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Higher Education Jargon Buster
We know that all of the lingo and abbreviations in education can be confusing, so we have spent time collecting all of the key terms and put this resource together to help you navigate the websites, applications and course materials. Click to download our Higher Education Jargon Buster poster.
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Introduction to Student Life – Budgeting a Move Worksheets
When moving into a new home, whether this is university halls or a private flat, it is likely that you will need at least some of the following items. For this task, you are given a budget of £95, and will need to decide what your prioritises are when buying new items and necessities. Here is a list of items for each room, once you have decided, fill in the house in the centre.
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Introduction to Student Life – Higher Education Debate Worksheets
For this debate, please split your group into two. One side will argue pro-university and one side will argue pro-higher apprenticeship. Use the prompts on this worksheet, as well as your own knowledge to construct an argument for one of these equally viable options.
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Student Life Activity
Have you thought about carrying on with your education after Sixth Form / College? Maybe you want to carry on after finishing your apprenticeship? In this video you’ll be exploring all the different options you can take and finding out that Higher Education is much more than just studying and text books!
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Study Well Activity
This quick video will help you understand the negative factors which impact your education and revision and the simple tips and tricks to solve these issues. In this video I go through some everyday distractions, from your phone to your friends and family, and how these can stop you from staying focused and completing tasks. I discuss some useful techniques, websites and apps to help you revise and stay on track to meet your goals.
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Your Future Activity
‘What do you want to do in the future?’ It’s a question you might hear a lot, especially in school, whilst choosing your GCSE options, or choosing your next steps after year 11. In this video, we hope to give you some ideas about how to explore this question. Take part in an activity to identify your hobbies, interests, skills and dream jobs, all in order to explore the exciting future ahead of you!
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